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Definitions

incredulous

[in-krej-uh-luhs] / ɪnˈkrɛdʒ ə ləs /
ADJECTIVE
unbelieving
Synonyms
STRONGEST
doubtful hesitant quizzical skeptical suspicious unconvinced unsatisfied
WEAK
disbelieving distrustful doubting dubious mistrustful questioning show-me suspect uncertain wary
Antonyms
STRONGEST
believing certain definite sure unquestionable
WEAK
convinced credulous

Example Sentences

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McKellen is incredulous that “The Christophers” was written for him.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

That is how a teenager got a three-time American League MVP to bounce into a double play in front of 30,000 incredulous fans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Curious onlookers filmed the scene on their smartphones, many still incredulous at the speed and magnitude of the day's events.

From Barron's • Jan. 4, 2026

There would be incredulous Muscovites who could not square the idea of a salad bar.

From Slate • Nov. 13, 2025

Dill put down the dish he was washing, turned, and gave his mother an incredulous look.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner